Adult patient presents with sudden onset of slurred speech

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An older adult patient presents with a sudden onset of slurred speech and right arm and leg paresis that started upon awakening in the morning after being at his baseline the prior evening. You suspect an ischemic stroke. The family asks for information on stroke. Which statement is the MOST accurate? An older adult patient presents with a sudden onset of slurred speech and right arm and leg paresis that started upon awakening in the morning after being at his baseline the prior evening. You suspect an ischemic stroke. The family asks for information on stroke. Which statement is the MOST accurate? A) tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) improves outcomes at 3 months Hemorrhagic strokes are more common than ischemic strokes Aspirin should be administered to this patient before the CT scan is ordered Life-long warfarin will be needed.

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